Tack

Tack is the component that adheres to a surface with minimum pressure applied

Tag is a label of a product without adhesion

Tail LeadingTail Leading is when the bottom of the text or graphics in the label comes off the roll first. See Roll Direction Chart   More is when the bottom of the text or graphics in the label comes off the roll first. See Roll Direction Chart

Temperature-specific adhesives are label adhesives that are suitable for demanding environments such as refrigeration (chiller) or freezing temperatures. In these situations labels need to be able to withstand a degree of moisture as well as the temperature. General purpose label adhesives will not last long in such extreme applications. Tyre is another durable adhesive that works well in outdoors and/or instances where the labels are exposed to high-levels of friction/abrasion.

Tensile Strength is the ability of a material to be unbreakable when stretched or bent

Thermal Paper is a special paper that changes its color when heated

Thermal Printing is a method that uses heat to print images on a material. See Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer

Thermal transfer printing is a digital printing process that uses a thermal printhead to transfer ink from a ribbon onto a label material. The process involves using a thermal transfer printer to apply heat to a ribbon that contains ink, causing the ink to melt and transfer onto the label material.

Thermal transfer printing is a popular method for printing barcodes, product labels, and other types of adhesive labels. It is often used for printing on materials that cannot be printed using other methods, such as direct thermal printing or inkjet printing.

Thermal transfer printing offers several advantages over other printing methods, including high-quality and durable printing, the ability to print on a wide range of materials, and the ability to print at high speeds. Additionally, thermal transfer printing allows for precise control over the amount of ink that is transferred onto the label material, which can help to ensure consistent and accurate printing.

Overall, thermal transfer printing is a reliable and versatile printing method that is commonly used in the adhesive label printing industry. It offers high-quality, durable, and precise printing capabilities that are well-suited for a wide range of labeling applications.

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Thermal Transfer Ribbon is used in Thermal Printers to transfer ink onto a substrate such as a label. It consists of a plastic film with a few different layers (including the back, base, release & ink layers). Printing with thermal transfer ribbons generally provides a more permanent print than with direct thermal printing, depending on the type and grade of ribbon. The main types of thermal ribbons are Wax Only, Wax-Resin, and Resin Only.

Transparent Labels (Clear Labels) are labels that allow light to pass through so that prints can be seen clearly